India's top 25 lakes, each with fascinating information




Water has a calming and alluring impact. You will forget all of your problems and become drawn to the water if you choose to sit on the body's bank while you're feeling down. Your body and mind are profoundly affected by the sound of water. India is a country full of lakes, and these lakes are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also genuinely fascinating. Find out which are India's top 25 lakes to visit.


India's renowned lakes list:



1. Lake Chilika:





The largest lake in the coastal region of India is Lake Chilika, which empties into the Bay of Bengal. The largest lake in New Caledonia is the New Caledonian Barrier Reef. Chilika Lake has an area of more than 1100 km. Lake India is one of the largest wintering grounds for migrants in the Indian subcontinent. It also has a wide variety of flora and fauna including threatened ones.


Lake Name: Chilika Lake

River Name: The Mahanadi River is located in the North and the names of 52 other rivers in the West and the Bay of Bengal in the East.

Lake Type: Salt

Water Type: Alkaline

Surface Area: Minimum - 900 km, Maximum - 1165 km.

Location: Puri, Khurda and Ganjam district

State Name: Odisha


Lake Important Facts:

Chilika Lake was recognized in 1981 as one of the most important Indian wetlands of international importance.

It is the livelihood of 150000 fishermen from 132 villages living along the coast and on nearby islands.

The 15 km2 Nalaban Island, which disappears during monsoons and re-emerges after monsoons, is a wonderful bird sanctuary.



2. Dal Lake:


Located in Srinagar, this lake is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the second largest lake in J&K after Wular Lake. It is also popularly known as the "jewel in the crown of Kashmir".


Lake Name: Dal Lake

River Name: Jhelum River

Water type: warm monomictic

Surface area: 18-22km2

Location: Srinagar

State Name: Jammu and Kashmir


Lake Important Facts:

The shores of the lake are dotted with Mughal gardens, houseboats, hotels and parks.

The months of July and August are the best times to visit this lake as the lotus flowers bloom in the lake and give the impression of floating gardens.

Sona Lank and Rupa Lank (Char Chinar) are two islands created in Dal Lake.

Its Shankaracharya Temple, Hari Parbat, Hazratbal Shrine, Mazar-e-Shura Graveyard, Kashmir Houseboats and Shikara Dal Lake are some of the major tourist attractions nearby.



3. Loktak Lake:


It is India's largest freshwater reservoir located on the northern bank of Loktak Lake in the state of Manipur. The lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur as it is the main source of drinking water. More than 1 million people live in 55 urban and rural villages and depend on the lake for livelihood, putting enormous pressure on the lake's ecosystem and leading to severe degradation.


Lake Name: Loktak Lake

River Name: Manipur River along with many smaller rivers

Water Type: Freshwater

Surface area: 287km2

Location: Moirang

State Name: Manipur


Lake Important Facts:

It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.

It is famous for humdis (heterogeneous mixture of soil, vegetation and organic matter at different stages of decay)

It is Keibel Lamzhao National Park, located in this wetland, which is the only national park in the world that is floating.

The park is the only natural habitat of Sangai, an endangered animal from the state of Manipur.

The lake is an important water supply for drinking water, as well as water used for irrigation and power generation.


4. Wular Lake:


In India, Woolar Lake is the largest freshwater reservoir and is one of the richest lakes in Asia. However, most of the lake is drying up due to willow plantations built on its banks in the 1950s.

Lake Name: Wular Lake

River Name: Jhelum River

Water Type: Freshwater

Surface Area: 31-259km2

Location: Bandipora District

State Name: Jammu and Kashmir


Lake Important Facts:

The lake basin was created by tectonic processes caused by the Jhelum River.

It is classified as a Ramsar site among the 26 wetlands in India.

It is a vital fish habitat as well as a major source of food for countless people living on its banks and in the Kashmir valley.

An important habitat for fish that supports thousands of fishermen who earn their livelihood through fishing.

To make Wular Lake, more than two million trees will have to be removed in the coming years and more than 4 million dollars will be spent over 5-10 years from December 2011.


5. Vembanad:

Located in the state of Kerala, Vembanad is widely considered to be one of the largest lakes in India. Also, it is the largest lake in Kerala. Cities in Kerala refer to this lake by different names. For example, the lake in Kottayam is known as Vembanad Lake, in Kuttanad it is known as Punnamada Lake and the one in Kochi is known as Kochi Lake.

    Lake Name: Vembanad Lake
      River Name: Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba and Periyar
        Water type: Partly permanent brackish water partly fresh water
          Surface Area: 2033km2
            Location: Kottayam, Kuttanad, Kochi
              State Name: Kerala

                Lake Important Facts:
                    This is the exact lake where the Nehru Trophy Boat Race takes place.
                      The area is 2033 sq. km. It is the largest ecosystem of wetlands in India.
                        Kumarakom village on the eastern bank of Vembanad is home to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
                          The Tannirmukkam salt water barrier divides the lake into two sections. One is permanent brackish water and the second is fresh water.
                            Vembanad Lake is located in the middle of the backwaters of Kerala and is a popular tourist destination in Kerala.

                              6. Pangong Tso:
                                Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas, measuring 134 km and at an altitude of 4350 m. This lake runs from India through China. Tibetan Autonomous Region in China.
                                  Lake Name: Pangong Tso
                                    River Name: Indus (previously before natural dam)
                                      Water Type: Soda Lake Dimictic Lake (Freshwater) -- East Basin Cold Monomictic Lake (Saline Water) -- West Basin
                                        Surface Area: 700km2
                                          Location: Ladakh
                                            State Name: Jammu and Kashmir

                                              Lake Important Facts:
                                                Most of the lake is in the Tibetan Autonomous Region
                                                  At its widest point, Lake Michigan is 5 km long.
                                                    Although it is saline water, the water freezes completely in winter.
                                                      There was nothing in the lake and no fish on the Indian side of the lake either.
                                                        Extreme environmental conditions and high salinity of the water are the two main reasons why this lake has very little biodiversity.
                                                          The stunning area of the lake has been used in the making of many Bollywood songs and climaxes.

                                                                7. Gurudongmar Lake:
                                                                  At an altitude of 17800 feet, Gurudongmar Lake is the most awe-inspiring lake in India and one of the most awe-inspiring lakes in the world. It is named in honor of Guru Padmasambhava, the first founder of Tibetan Buddhism and who visited the place in the 8th century.

                                                                    Lake Name: Gurudongmar Lake
                                                                      River Name: Tista
                                                                        Water Type: Freshwater
                                                                          Surface area: 118 hectares (290 acres)
                                                                            Location: North Sikkim
                                                                              State Name: Sikkim

                                                                                Lake Important Facts:
                                                                                  The lake is believed to receive the blessings of Guru Nanak, the spiritual master of Sikhism in the 15th century.
                                                                                    The lake freezes in winter, i.e. from November to May
                                                                                      The size of the lake appears smaller than it is because its main part is not clearly visible due to the hilly topography.
                                                                                        The lake is clear and the bed can be observed even from the middle of the lake. It has become muddy over the years due to pollution and has acquired a white color and blurred visibility.

                                                                                              8. Lake Pichola:
                                                                                                It is an artificial fresh water lake, built in 1362 AD. It is one of the lakes created in and around Udaipur over the past several centuries. The water of the lake contains significant amounts of bicarbonate and sodium due to intensive development activities on the banks of the lake and untreated domestic sewage of municipal authorities in the lake.

                                                                                                  Lake Name: Lake Pichola
                                                                                                    River Name: Kotra River
                                                                                                      Water Type: Freshwater
                                                                                                        Surface area: 696 hectares (1720 acres)
                                                                                                          Location: Udaipur
                                                                                                            State Name: Rajasthan

                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:
                                                                                                                    Lakes in this region are constructed by dams to meet drinking and irrigation needs.
                                                                                                                      The lake is surrounded by four islands, two of which are palaces offering views of the lake.
                                                                                                                        Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas are two islands named Pichola Palace and Jag Niwas Palace and both are inside the lake.
                                                                                                                          King loved the view of Gangaur celebrations from Mohan Mandir Island.
                                                                                                                            This is Arcee Island, a small palace that was mainly used for ammunition storage.
                                                                                                                              It can be reached by Udaipur highways.

                                                                                                                                    9. Bhojtal:
                                                                                                                                      Formerly named the upper lake, Bhojtal is located west of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The city is called Bhojtal after the famous king Raja Bhoj of Bhopal.

                                                                                                                                        Lake Name: Bhojtal
                                                                                                                                          River Name: Collans River
                                                                                                                                            Water Type: Freshwater
                                                                                                                                              Surface area: 31km2
                                                                                                                                                Location: Bhopal
                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Madhya Pradesh

                                                                                                                                                      Lake Important Facts:
                                                                                                                                                        The lake is the main source of drinking water as well as irrigation water serving more than thirty million gallons daily to nearly 40% of Bhopal's population.
                                                                                                                                                          The lake provides livelihood to more than 500 fishing families living on its banks.
                                                                                                                                                            Along with Chhota Talab, Bada Talab is believed to form the Bhoj wetland, now part of the Ramsar site.
                                                                                                                                                              Van Vihar National Park is located at the southern end of the lake. Humans living in the north and east and fields for agriculture in the west.
                                                                                                                                                                Between 100 and 120 Sarus crane, India's largest bird, known for its large size long-lived pair and spectacular flights are seen in this lake.
                                                                                                                                                                  More than 200 species of flora and fauna including threatened species are found here.



                                                                                                                                                                  10. Sambhar Salt Lake:

                                                                                                                                                                  Sambhar Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India. It is a large wetland which is brackish with a depth of less than 60 cm in summer and about 3 m in the end of monsoon. This elliptical shaped lake is 35.5 km long and 3 to 11 km wide.


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Sambhar Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Media, Samad, Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari and Khandela

                                                                                                                                                                  Water type: Salt water

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface Area: 190-230km

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: 80 km south of Jaipur and 64 km north of Ajmer.

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Rajasthan

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is surrounded by the historic Sambhar Lake Town

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is divided into two east-west parts by a 5.1 km long dam made of sandstone.

                                                                                                                                                                  If the salt water reaches the required concentration, the water is released on the west side and transferred to the east side, where there are many salt evaporation ponds. Salt has been cultivated here for over 1000 years.

                                                                                                                                                                  The temperature is between 5degC and 40degC.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is the largest salt-manufacturing unit, producing 196,000 tonnes of pure salt every year, which is more than 9 percent of India's total production.



                                                                                                                                                                  11. Pulicat Lake:

                                                                                                                                                                  It is the second largest lake in India with brackish water and the largest is Chilika Lake. It is one of the three important wetlands that contribute rainfall to Tamil Nadu, most of the lake is located in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Pulicat Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Arani River Kalangi River and Swarnamukhi River

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Salt to Salt

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface Area: 250-450km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Coromandel Coast

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake borders its Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lagoon is characterized by its rich and diverse flora and fauna, which greatly aids the commercial fishing industry.

                                                                                                                                                                  Green sea turtles are endangered. Found at Srihari Kota beach on the banks of this lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Buckingham Canal is located on the west bank of the lake. It is a major waterway used by passenger ships and cargo ships.



                                                                                                                                                                  12. Tso Moriri:

                                                                                                                                                                  It is located in the Tso Moriri Lake in the Ladakhi region of the Changthang Plateau. It is a major lake in northern India, protected by the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. Unlike many lakes, it is not fed by a river or by snow melting from the mountains adjacent to it.


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Tso Moriri or Lake Moriri or Mountain Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: None. The main source of runoff is snowmelt from adjacent mountains.

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Salt

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 13500 hectares (33000 acres)

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Ladakh

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Jammu and Kashmir

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:
                                                                                                                                                                  Currently the lake is not connected.

                                                                                                                                                                  Although it is brackish water, the water in the lake is not very noticeable to the taste.

                                                                                                                                                                  With the closure of the southern outlet, the lake transformed into an endorheic lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake and its adjacent Nuro Sumdo wetlands are home to endangered birds and the only breeding ground for Bar-headed Geese found in India.

                                                                                                                                                                  Carnivores such as snow leopards and Tibetan wolves are occasionally seen in this area.



                                                                                                                                                                  13. Kolleru Lake:

                                                                                                                                                                  It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India. Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, this lake is the largest small freshwater lake in Asia. It is also one of the most spectacular lakes in India. But, development of many illegal fish ponds and development of aquaculture areas has reduced the status of the lake to a mere canal.


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Kolleru Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Ramileru, Tammileru, Budameru, Polaraj Drain

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Freshwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 90,100 hectares (222,600 acres)

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Eluru

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Andhra Pradesh

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  Many birds flock here in winter, making it a popular tourist destination.

                                                                                                                                                                  However, the present condition of the lake is that it has been converted into a simple canal by the excavation of hundreds of tanks for fish.

                                                                                                                                                                  Pollution has increased to the point where drinking water becomes difficult.



                                                                                                                                                                  14. Pushkar Lake:

                                                                                                                                                                  Pushkar Lake is located in Pushkar town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The lake is a natural lake which is believed to be the holy grail of the shrines of Tirtharaj in Hindu scriptures.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Luni Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Freshwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 22 km

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Pushkar

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Rajasthan

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The Lord of Creation, Brahma Temple is located on the banks of Pushkar Lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is mentioned on coins of 4th century BC.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is situated among 52 ghats where pilgrims from all over the world throng in large numbers to perform holy baths and to get rid of their sins and cure diseases.

                                                                                                                                                                  Deforestation and tourism have had a devastating effect on the lake, degrading water quality and reducing fish numbers and even lowering water levels.

                                                                                                                                                                  There are more than 500 temples around the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  The water of the lake does not meet the national water quality standards and the water is in very poor condition.



                                                                                                                                                                  15. Manasbal Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  It is located in Sephapora Kashmir Valley, the ancestor of Mansarovar in Seaport Kashmir Valley, Manasbal Lake is the deepest freshwater lake in Asia, not only in India. It is surrounded by three villages namely Jarokbal, Kondabal and The Ganderbal.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Manasbal Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: None. The only source of inflow is rain, snowfall and melting of glaciers.

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Freshwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 2.81km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Ganderbal District

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Jammu and Kashmir


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The water of the lake is beautiful due to the abundance of lotus plants that grow near the edge of the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Zarka is a Mughal garden designed by Nur Jahan on the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is a wonderful place for bird watchers. It is the largest natural stamping ground for waterfowl in Kashmir.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is given the slang title 'Supreme Gem of all Kashmir Lakes'.

                                                                                                                                                                  The roots of the lotus are cultivated and sold and consumed by the local people.



                                                                                                                                                                  16. Kodaikanal Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  Kodaikanal Lake is a man-made lake in the city of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by the star shaped lake in the center of Kodaikanal and the green hills of Palani hill range. It is also the main source of water for the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Kodaikanal Lake or Kodai Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: None. The main source of water for the lake is a watershed flowing from the Palani Hills.

                                                                                                                                                                  Type of Water: Backwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface Area: 24 Hectares (59 Acres)

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Kodaikanal, Dindigul District

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Tamil Nadu


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake plays an important role in enhancing the natural beauty of the city. It is one of the top tourist spots in the region.

                                                                                                                                                                  In 1863, Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, played a key role in the creation of Madurai Lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Flower shows and boat shows are held regularly during the summer months to attract tourists.


                                                                                                                                                                  17. Nainital Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  Nainital Lake Nainital is a freshwater natural lake located within Nainital Township. About 43 inches of annual rainfall is the main cause of the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Nainital Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: None.

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Freshwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 48.76 hectares (120.5 acres)

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Nainital

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Uttarakhand


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is tectonic in its beginning and has an outlet at the southern end.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is an octopus shaped lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Nainital is often called the lake district and Nainital is one of the four lakes in the region, the other three being Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake and Naukuchiatal Lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Nainital district as well as Nainital Lake are rich in wildlife and flora.

                                                                                                                                                                  Nainital Boat Club offers boating facilities in the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Every year, the Kingfisher Yachting Competition is held at this lake in the 3rd week of June. This is an important draw here.


                                                                                                                                                                  18. Tso Kar Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  In the southern part of the Rupshu Plateau, Tso Kar is a saltwater pool that is constantly changing for its dimensions and its depth. It is located in the southern part of Ladakh.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Tso Kar or Tsho Kar

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Pholokonka Chu

                                                                                                                                                                  Water type: Brackish water

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 22 km

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Ladakh

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Jammu and Kashmir


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake has huge temperature variations ranging from -40dc in winter to 30dc in summer.

                                                                                                                                                                  Tents on the western bank of the lake provide accommodation to visitors.

                                                                                                                                                                  Due to the salinity levels in the lake, the resident fauna is only found in its tributaries, as well as along the coast of Start Sapuk Tso.

                                                                                                                                                                  The nomads of the region keep horses and oxen to transport their livestock.


                                                                                                                                                                  19. Lonar Lake:

                                                                                                                                                                  Lonar Lake Lonar Lake is a saline soda lake and a notifiable National Geo-Heritage Monument. This lake is located in Ludhiana district of Maharashtra. It is the only lake in India created as a result of an impact crater from outer space.


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Lonar Lake or Lonar Crater

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Poorna and Penganga

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Alkaline and Saline.

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 1.13km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Ludhiana

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Maharashtra


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake was formed by a meteor shower.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is also one of the few hypervelocity rocks found on Earth.

                                                                                                                                                                  A recent study conducted by IIT Mumbai concluded that the minerals in this soil are similar to the minerals found on the moon during the Apollo program.

                                                                                                                                                                  The Ludhiana district where the lake is located was once part of Ashoka's empire.



                                                                                                                                                                  20. Hussain Sagar:


                                                                                                                                                                  An artificial lake created in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah is a necklace shaped lake with an area of 5.7 km2. The lake is named after Hussain Shah Ali, the creator of the lake. At the center of the lake on the Rock of Gibraltar is an image of Gautama Buddha. The statue was built in 1992 and is an attraction to the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Hussain Sagar

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Musi

                                                                                                                                                                  Water Type: Freshwater

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 4.4km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Hyderabad

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Telangana


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  It is an artificial lake containing water from the Musi river.

                                                                                                                                                                  It was the main source of water for Hyderabad before Himayat Sagar and Usman Sagar were constructed near the Musi river.

                                                                                                                                                                  This heart-shaped heritage site in Hyderabad was named "Heart of the World" by UNWTO on September 27, 2012.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is a heart-shaped symbol anywhere in the world.

                                                                                                                                                                  Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station was built in 1920 on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake and was the first power station in South India.


                                                                                                                                                                  21. Dhebar Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  It is located in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan Dhebar Lake is the second largest artificial lake in India and the largest lake in India is Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, located in Uttar Pradesh.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Dhebar Lake or Jaisamand Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Gomati River

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 87km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Udaipur

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Rajasthan


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  Covering an area of 87 km2, the lake was the largest artificial lake on the planet when it was constructed.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake was formed in the 17th century. Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam along the river Gomati. Gomati.

                                                                                                                                                                  The 300-meter-long Dhebar Dam, made of marble, has been declared one of India's heritage monuments.

                                                                                                                                                                  On the banks of this lake is the Hawa Mahal Palace, the winter capital city of the Maharanas of Mewar from Mewar.

                                                                                                                                                                  There are 11 islands on the lake. Some of them are perfect for bird watchers. A large number of migratory birds can be observed in this area.


                                                                                                                                                                  22. Ashtamudi Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  Ashtamudi in Malayalam means 8 braids. The lake has the shape of a palm tree (also known as the shape of an octopus) and earned the name. It is the second largest ecosystem in Kerala after the Vembanad ecosystem.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Ashtamudi Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Kallada River

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 61.4km2

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Kollam District

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Kerala


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  It is the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala

                                                                                                                                                                  Astamudi wetland has been included in the Ramsar wetland list and is an important wetland.

                                                                                                                                                                  Both banks of the Ashtamudi lake are lined with palm trees, as well as coconut groves, dotted throughout villages and towns.

                                                                                                                                                                  Luxury houseboat cruises are also available on the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake supports many people through fishing, inland navigation systems, coconut shell riting and coconut production.

                                                                                                                                                                  Ashtamudi wetland is the deepest estuary in Kerala

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is home to 57 species of birds including 6 migratory species.

                                                                                                                                                                  One of the tributaries of the Ashtamudi lake, known as the Kanjira Kod Creek, has sadly died due to dumping of human waste into the lake.



                                                                                                                                                                  23. Chandra Tal:


                                                                                                                                                                  Chandra means Moon in Hindi. Because of its crescent shape, the lake is named Chandra Tal. The lake is located on the Samudra Tapu plateau, the name of the lake is crescent shaped. It is located in the Lahu and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, the lake is on the Spiti side.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Chandra Tal or Chandra Tal

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: Chandra Nadi

                                                                                                                                                                    Water type: Fresh water.

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 4250m

                                                                                                                                                                  Region: Spiti Valley, part of Lahul and Spiti district.

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Himachal Pradesh


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is surrounded by a steep scree-like enclosure on one side and a circular enclosure on the other.
                                                                                                                                                                  It is a popular tourist spot and a favorite camping spot for trekkers and campers.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake can be reached by foot from Batal and also from Kunjum pass.

                                                                                                                                                                  Vehicles can now travel up to a distance of 22 km from the lake. Accommodation is available at a distance of five kilometers from the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  In spring, you can see an abundance of wildflowers blooming in these meadows.

                                                                                                                                                                  The lake is one of two upland wetlands designated as Ramsar sites.


                                                                                                                                                                  24. Kankaria Lake:


                                                                                                                                                                  Kankaria Lake is located in the south-eastern part of the city. It is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The lake was built in 1451, there are many important and wonderful tourist spots in front of the lake. According to legend, during the excavation of the lake, a large number of pebbles (Kankar in Gujarati) were removed and the lake was named Kankaria Lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Kankaria Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  River Name: None. Water from storms is the main source of water for Inflow.

                                                                                                                                                                  Surface area: 31 hectares (76 acres)

                                                                                                                                                                  Place: Maninagar area of Ahmedabad

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Gujarat


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  This reservoir is spread over an area of about 76 acres. It is a polygon with 34 sides.

                                                                                                                                                                  Water is accessible through stone steps at six different locations.

                                                                                                                                                                  Nagina Wadi is the name of a garden situated on an island in the middle of a lake. It is an important tourist destination.

                                                                                                                                                                  Other attractions built on the banks of the lake include Kankaria Zoo, Bal Vatika, Kids City, Toy Train, Amusement Park, Balloon Safari, Stone Mural Park and Joy Rides.




                                                                                                                                                                  25. Nakki Lake:





                                                                                                                                                                  It is one of the sacred and ancient lakes in the Mount Abu district of the Aravali ranges. There is a belief that this lake is made of nails hence its name. The gods dug this lake to protect it from the Bashkali demons, another story is the strength of Rasiya. The king announced that the person who dug the lake in one night would be married to the princess (the king's daughter) and Rasiya Balam did the same, but as the queen did not agree at that time, the marriage did not take place. . Located behind the Dilwara Jain Temple, this temple is dedicated to Rasiya Balan and Kuvari Kanya.


                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Name: Nakki Lake

                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Mount Abu

                                                                                                                                                                  State Name: Rajasthan

                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Important Facts:

                                                                                                                                                                  The length of the lake is 1 mile, and its width is 1/4 mile.

                                                                                                                                                                  It is between 20 and 30 feet deep and has a dam to its west.

                                                                                                                                                                  Toad's Rock is an important tourist attraction. So named because it resembles an opossum ready to jump into a lake.

                                                                                                                                                                  Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were buried in a lake believed to have been created by Gandhi Ghat.



                                                                                                                                                                  Hence India is known as "Land of Lakes". There are many major lakes and rivers across India, the best 25 of which are listed below. These lakes are spectacular to look at and important tourist spots. If you plan to travel, make sure you include these key Indian lakes in your travel itinerary.